DIY Furnace Troubleshooting

One of the most important parts of the winter is staying cozy and warm. Of course, staying comfortable is critical throughout the year, but during the chilly season it is even more necessary. Winters in Rock Hill are unpredictable and the frostiest days can often spring up on us, sometimes when your furnace is unprepared. So, before you call in a professional technician, here are a few things you can inspect first:

Check your filter – dirty filters are one of the most widespread causes of sudden furnace failures. Air has a more challenging time floating through filters once they are grimy or dirty, causing the system to shut off sometimes. The older the furnace, the harder it might be to detect the problem, while newer furnaces are designed to pick up on clogged and dirty filters before further troubles arise. Swapping furnace filters every month or so can counteract these problems and keep you comfy.

See if your batteries are weak or dead – keep constant tabs on your thermostat batteries to guarantee that there isn’t a flashing low battery light or sign on your thermostat. If there is, it’s time to swap out the batteries on your thermostat.

Ensure that your thermostat is set to “heat” – it can be easy to forget little things like the settings of your thermostat. Verify this important step, especially if there was a recent increase in temperature that may have caused you to turn off the “heat” setting.

[Ensure|Guarantee|Confirm]48] that the switch is in the On position. If it is Off or in the middle of the two spots, change the breaker to Off and then reset it to On.

The switch that looks like a light switch should also be in the On, or Up, side. It can definitely be confused as a real light switch, which is why it is frequently the issue with furnace troubleshooting. Once it’s back On, the system will only require a few minutes to reboot.

Going through these steps is a simple and effective way of ensuring the effectiveness of your furnace before you set-up a call to your Rock Hill professional. If there are still issues after you have worked through these steps, you will have a much wider idea on how to update your [[technicians|specialists|experts}69] on what the problem might be. If you have questions or need to schedule a repair, call US Air Heating and Cooling in Rock Hill.

With more than 100 years in existence, Lennox has continuously offered industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving strict durability and reliability standards. The professionals at US Air Heating and Cooling help bring those standards to Rock Hill so that you can always have total home comfort. If you’re searching for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we carry, give us a call at 803-220-0761 or set up an appointment with us online. We’d love to hear from you.